Senior Systems Administrator - HR Advantage Group

Soaring Tech, a Denver-based tech firm, is seeking seasoned Senior Cloud and Windows Systems Administrator! 

WHAT WE DO

Soaring Tech is a scrappy team of pragmatic and entrepreneurial-minded geeks, who align client business technology with existing strategy. We are passionate about building strong, stable, and scalable tech foundations for clients' unique business goals.

Soaring was founded in Denver in early 2016 with a mission to simplify and automate business systems and processes for its clients. With deep knowledge in application development (Laravel), cloud infrastructure (AWS), and DevOps, we help clients grow their business by scaling systems and keeping technical debt in check.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Soaring Tech is in search of a seasoned Senior Cloud and Windows Systems Administrator on a contract or employment basis. 

As a Senior Cloud and Windows Systems Administrator at Soaring Tech, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining, securing, and optimizing our clients' cloud-based and Windows Server infrastructures. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions, ensuring the reliability and performance of Windows-based systems, and providing expert guidance to the IT team and our clients.

This opportunity is 90-95% remote, with occasional onsite visits to client locations. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Cloud Infrastructure Management: 

• Design, implement, and maintain IaaS solutions using platforms such as Azure. 
• Ensure that best practices are followed when implementing services in the cloud 
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud services to meet performance and cost goals. 

Windows Server Administration: 

• Maintain Windows servers (Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019), including configuration, licensing, and troubleshooting. 
• Implement security practices to protect and harden systems from vulnerabilities and threats. 
• Plan and execute system upgrades and patches. 

Virtualization and Containerization: 

• Administer virtualization platforms like VMware or Hyper-V.

Network Administration and support for the team: 

• Assist with configuring and maintaining networking as it relates to on-premise and cloud infrastructure. 
• Identify and report networking issues as necessary 
• Coordinate with Senior Network Engineer to resolve issues 

Backup and Disaster Recovery: 

• Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans for Windows and cloud systems. 
• Regularly test and update disaster recovery procedures. 

Documentation and Reporting: 

• Create and maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, and best practices. 
• Manage centralized reporting of systems. 

Tier 3 support for sys admin-related tasks when needed: 

• Escalation point for other support members when blocked.

Collaboration and Leadership: 

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members. 
• Collaborate with team members to support and align IT services with client needs. 
• Experience with VoIP is not required but would be helpful. 
• Configuration, management, and troubleshooting. 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO OUR ORGANIZATION

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. 
• 5+ years of experience as a Windows Systems Administrator and in managing cloud-based infrastructure. 
• Relevant experience with configuring IT services in Azure. AWS experience is a plus. 
• Proficiency in Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory, Group Policy, and file server management. 
• SQL Server experience, including configuring database connections.
• Tier 3 Windows and Mac support for end-user devices.
• Experience with discovery, investigation, and troubleshooting of existing traditional Windows server environments. 
• Experience with PowerShell and shell scripting for automation and system management. 
• Experience with migrating traditional on-premise infrastructure to the cloud.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts in layman's terms. 
• Strong written communication skills. 
• Self-directed, self-motivated, and capable of managing own projects. 
• Experience with SaaS IT services such as Office 365, Google Workspace, including email and user management. 
• Experience with cloud identity providers. 
• Experience configuring and managing RMM and MDM solutions. 
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.  

WHAT OUR ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDING

• Expected annual salary range of $80,000- $110,000.
• Healthcare (Gold ACA PPO Plan).
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Average 35-hour work weeks.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Paid Time Off. 
• Paid Holidays.

Soaring Tech provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, Soaring Tech complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Soaring Tech will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants for failing to disclose wage rate history in accordance with applicable law. 

Successful candidates will be required to complete a drug screen and background check prior to employment.

Soaring Tech expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Soaring Tech employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.